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Asked for Male, 34 years old from Bhubaneswar
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Your brother has epilepsy and he is on the correct treatment and if he still gets fits his drugs need to be increased or changed in consultation with the neurology doctor
Asked for male, 67 years old from Delhi
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Epilim (sodium valproate) is an antiepileptic medication that is used to treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders. While it is generally well-tolerated, it can have some side effects, including hormonal imbalances.
Studies have shown that sodium valproate can reduce testosterone levels in men, which may lead to symptoms such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and decreased muscle mass. However, the extent of the effect on testosterone levels varies from person to person and ma...more
Studies have shown that sodium valproate can reduce testosterone levels in men, which may lead to symptoms such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and decreased muscle mass. However, the extent of the effect on testosterone levels varies from person to person and ma...more
Asked for male, 48 years old from Bhavnagar
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Asked for female, 27 years old from Saharanpur
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The situation needs detailed discussion. Valproate can cause problems with development of the baby. But not always valproate will cause problems. On the other hand uncontrolled epilepsy is more dangerous for you and your baby. Majority of the valproate related problems can be diagnosed in ultrasound. But some problems can develop at relatively late age of the baby. Please start folic acid and discuss the issue in a meeting with neurologist, gynaecologist and your family being present.
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Hello,
Is CT scan/ EEG was done?
can cause of seizure was detected ?
I want to tell you that medicine as advised by your Doctor need to be taken regularly and must not missed dose even for single day
You can Consult Good Neurologist for second opinion, i can guide you further
Is CT scan/ EEG was done?
can cause of seizure was detected ?
I want to tell you that medicine as advised by your Doctor need to be taken regularly and must not missed dose even for single day
You can Consult Good Neurologist for second opinion, i can guide you further
Asked for male, 23 years old from Meerut
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Hi. Valporate sodium should takes 3 to 5 years course. Never stop it before consult the treated doctor. Pl. Checkup the valporic acid in blood and then consult again till then take this continue.
And do eeg test also.
And do eeg test also.
Asked for female, 38 years old from Delhi
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First on the seizure part the drugs may not be adequate. That can be adjusted with drugs. The type of seizure also to be known usually women may not be put on sodium valproate unless it is juvenile myoclonic epilepsy .some of the drugs can be modified. Tryptomer can be stopped instead clonazepam can be added .that can improve seizure control and sleep promotion .anzit will produce drug dependence instead you can aak your doctor to go for some other drugs. Seizure drugs need to take sometime life...more
Asked for Male, 19 years old from Lucknow
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It is to be treated life long but it will be well controlled by taking medications, you will have a normal life if you take medications.
No complications.
No complications.
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Thank you for your question. This needs a thorough understanding of your problem to provide you with the best advice and guidance. I’d be happy to see you in our Specialty Epilepsy Clinic at Wockhardt Hospitals on Wednesdays from 3-6 pm where an epileptologist and myself see patients together to give them the best opinion that comprehensively solves their problem.
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